ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 156576
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| Date: | Thursday 16 March 1972 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Westland Sioux AH.1 |
| Owner/operator: | 656 Sqn Brit. AAC |
| Registration: | XT208 |
| MSN: | WA367 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Tolo Habour -
 Hong Kong
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Kai Tak |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The cabin door opened while flying low over Tolo Harbour, Hong Kong. The pilot became distracted when he tried to close it and the aircraft struck the water. He was rescued safely
Sources:
1. http://www.ukserials.com/losses-1972.htm
2. http://northernirelandaviationgroup.com/attachments/File/Based2-1006.pdf
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Jun-2013 13:38 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
| 03-Jun-2015 15:33 | Iwosh | Updated [Operator, Departure airport] |
| 21-Feb-2020 18:31 | Xindel XL | Updated [Operator, Operator] |
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